Leicester Fisheagle

Darn, was hoping to catch up with Bobblin on the species hunt.

Hi Martin, your figures are bang on. Fishing either side of slack, moving for the Plaice and drifting gave me about 110 miles last time. We should get some assistance from the tide both ways on Tuesday Fisheagle will have about 80 litres to spare unless there are unforseen problems or someone needs a tow. I would suggest that Rag Doll should be ok but could be pushing it if there are any problems, don't know other variables like how many on board, weight carried etc. Personally, I would like to know my boats fuel consumption before going all that way. I am sure other members will be heading down in the future.

Hoping to head out on the 7.30 am. Bridge if the weather holds. Anybody fancy being a buddy boat going down to the Shambles?

Wash and dry your reels after each trip. The picture below shows three reel parts from two different anglers. Corrosion on an Abu 650 Multiplier. A pitted handle from a Penn Surf Blaster fixed spool which it was impossible to take out as it had welded itself to the internal drive wheel. It had to be cut off to access the reel internals. Thirdly, badly corroded chrome on an old Penn Multiplier. All three were put unwashed into sheds before Covid restrictions. A little bit of Corrosion Block or similar ( cover the line/spool with masking tape) and regular servicing would help prevent this.

Belated Happy Birthday Jacob. Hope you had a good one.

Happy Birthday Tony. Hope you had a good one.

Liked the report. Could be a photo of the month hidden in there.

Shimano Calcutta 700. We do like a challenge.

Good luck. Lots of Ray nets last week on the 5/6 mile area. Trawler spotted yesterday off Boscombe

M.A.R.S. is a new local Reel Service. (Mike and Allan's Reel Services) for Penn, Shimano, Diawa and Abu Reels. Other makes by prior arrangement. We are are currently operating locally with drop off and pick up points in Poole, Ashley Road/ Sea View and Mooredown areas. Postal drop off by prior arrangement. Prices start from £21.50p for smaller single speed multipliers and fixed spool reels for a service. Any parts are extra, as is any return postage and insurance. Postal return by prior arrangement only. A proforma will shortly be available from our drop off points. Please let us have your contact details and and list any known problems with your reel. We will do our best to provide an accurate estimate of any costs above the basic service price once we have examined the reel. We will do this either by phone or text. If we cannot repair a reel for any reason, we will contact you to discuss options. Any postal charges and insurance will be at the owners expense. Currently, parts for several major reel brands are in short supply. This applies in particular to Penn Fixed Spools and some of their mid range multipliers. So please contact us prior to dropping off or sending us your reel. We have a good range of normal service parts and have the full range of Rocket Fuels, Cal's Reel Grease, special grease for Carbon Tec clutch plates, Penn Oil, Pen Grease and Corrosion Guard and other lubricants. Please let us know if you have any special requirements. Please feel free to ring for a chat to discuss your needs or leave us a message. Tel.07587411313. Or 07758356474. Email M.A.ReelServices@gmail.com

Think the fish were on tranquillizers yesterday. Or maybe they are still in lockdown and isolating.

Fisheagle will be out in the Bay trying to catch a few. As always, on Ch 6 and 16.

Many tthanks Newboy. I will give you a ring or pm. later today or Monday evening as I am not really supposed to use the Forum to arrange business.

Welcome to the Club and Cobbs. My boat Fisheagle is on F74 if you are passing. As always on Ch 6.

I have added more information in the Members Trade Zone.

No problem over postage for Club Members. If you email Mike, he will arrange an address for you to send them to. It would help to know what reels they are and any known problems before hand. Spare parts for a number of reels, especially those made in the States by Penn and others, are not being posted across from there. We carry a good range of service parts for the more popular reels.

Well, as a few Members already know, Mike Hall and Myself will be continuing the work of Dave Lyne's Reel Service under a new name, M.A.R.S. Mike and Allan's Reel Services. Due to the current Covid situation, the service will operate mainly at a local level. There will initially be drop off and collection points in Poole, Ashley Road/Sea View Area and Moordown. Please feel free to contact us on 07587411313 or email M.A.ReelServices@gmail.com further more detailled information will soon be available in the Member's Trade Zone.

Both days could be ok. Big tides, anyone out?

Jackie has just phoned me to say that Dave passed away peacefully after a long struggle against various cancers. RIP my friend, a top bloke and a superb angler. A pleasure to have known you.

Happy Birthday to you both. Hope you had a good one.

Terry, seems very expensive. Give me a ring if you want.

Happy Birthday Brian. Hope you had a good one.

Happy Birthday to you both. Have a good one.

Had hoped to go around 8.30 am. or a bit later to allow for fog/frost but looks like a bit earlier if we want to get to local Banks for just after the top of the tide.